Kelso, WA - May 18, 2016 - On May 20,2016, Curtis Hart filed the application at the Cowlitz County Elections Office, located at 207 4th St. in Kelso, WA., to declare his candidacy for Cowlitz County Commissioner District #1.

The incumbent, Mike Karnofski, will be running against Curtis Hart along with Arne Mortensen.

Curtis Hart is the Secretary of the Cowlitz County Libertarian Party.

Curtis Hart recently made headlines worldwide when he was involved with the apprehension of a man attempting to contact a minor for immoral purposes.

The Cowlitz County Libertarian Party (CCLP), formed in 2014, is dedicated to getting Libertarian candidates elected to offices, promoting individual liberty, property rights and self-protection. There is also a focus on creating initiatives which serve the citizens of Cowlitz County through a hands-on community based approach.